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FC0-U61 · Question #246

Which of the following could be described as both an input and output device?

The correct answer is B. Multi-function printer. A multi-function printer (MFP) acts as both an input device (scanning, faxing) and an output device (printing).

IT Concepts and Terminology

Question

Which of the following could be described as both an input and output device?

Options

  • AFlat-screen monitor
  • BMulti-function printer
  • CMicrophone
  • DScanner

How the community answered

(57 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    93% (53)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

A multi-function printer (MFP) acts as both an input device (scanning, faxing) and an output device (printing).

AFlat-screen monitor

A flat-screen monitor is typically an output-only device, displaying visual information to the user.

BMulti-function printerCorrect

A multi-function printer (MFP) combines printing (output), scanning (input), copying (input and output), and often faxing capabilities, making it a true input/output device. It receives data to print and sends data when scanning.

CMicrophone

A microphone is an input-only device that captures sound and converts it into electrical signals for the computer.

DScanner

A scanner is an input-only device that converts physical documents or images into digital data.

Concept tested: Input/output device identification

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/wia/-wia-glossary?redirectedfrom=MSDN#multifunction-device

Topics

#Input/output devices#Multi-function printer#Peripherals

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